Episodes

Getting to sit down with the Score's Premier sound man was a treat. It's the longest episode of the podcast and for good reason. Tanne and I talked about sound, his days as a mixologist on "The Hip Hop Project" his favorite ballparks around MLB. Plus we get a sneak peak at his new Mix Tape: "Windy City Soul 2"

Jack is one of the smartest people that I know. His dedication to research and sports is something to aspire to. We sat down and talked about everything from Charles Tillman's HOF cases, a Jordan number that will blow you away, and Presidential history.

Dionne is truly one of the wonderful people in our industry. We sat down and talked about everything from her Cleveland Browns, to sideline in-game reporting, to why this long-distance runner isn't running anymore.

How did "Grotes" end up switching from Cubs to Bears? Did you know he was a Stand-Up Comedian, cause I didn't...Mark is very open with his struggles with alcohol and how it's affected his career and private life. This episode is some really powerful stuff mixed in with a ton of laughs.

Tony is a rising star in our business. He does great Cubs coverage for NBC Sports Chicago. We spent some time talking about what it's like covering the Cubs, locker room etiquette, and his advice for young journalists.

If you want to learn about working in sports radio or fantasy football or sports betting, you're going to get an education. Joe is one of the foremost authorities in all of the above. We talked for a long time about where the business is going, The Score, and why he's Chicago's go-to guy when it comes to sports betting.

One of the most interesting origin stories that I've ever encountered. Jori Parys is a sports anchor in Shreveport, Louisiana, but she grew up in Chicago. From singing the National Anthem in front of thousands--to winning a championship in the Lingerie Football League. We talked about the challenges for young broadcasters making a home in a smaller market.

What happens when you move markets? What does that look like? Ramie Makhlouf is leaving Milwaukee for Minneapolis, so we discussed. Laura Okmin dropped some knowledge about sideline reporting at the highest level (Fox TV, Westwood One Radio) and how hanging on to that job as an older woman, is really tough.

This was so fun. I recorded with Jake for the radio show, but there was too much content to fit into the structure of the show, so this is like a bonus episode of the podcast. We talk about why he loved playing Peter B Parker in Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse, BUT it's Jake so we also talked about the Bears.

My DePaul students Matthew Zaiff & Bella Michaels did a great job with this interview. Part 2 delves into my career. You'll hear what some of my philosophies are and how they developed, my biggest failure, and how the podcast was born.

This week, I'm the guest and I turned the podcast over to two of my students: Matthew Zaiff and Bella Michaels. We discuss: My love for comics and radio, the importance of language AND we had a donut taste-test. Enjoy!

Really great chat with Herbie. We talked about our frustration with being pre-empted, what makes for a good talk show, working for Les Grobstein, and who should run for President in 2020. You wanted Full-Herb, you got FULL-HERB!

My trek to Tuscaloosa was filled with some really generous people making it happen. Young Tony Gill joins me to talk about the trip, the food, and the atmosphere at ALABAMA. Plus we discuss the best places to watch sports around the country. There's also a sweet drop in interview that I did with HOF Runningback, Terrell Davis about last year's National Championship game down in Canton. Roll Tide!